Quicksilver Group - Quicksilver Cruises

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WAVE DA NCER
Low Isles Cruises
r i b b o n
Darwin
Escape Reef
26 km
33.4 km
Bloomfield
River
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I8.5 km
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Brisbane
Australia
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Endeavour Reef
Bloomfield
Port Douglas
Cairns
Sydney
Perth
Adelaide
Melbourne
Kilometres from
outer reef edge
Hobart
Agincourt
ribbon reefs
Mackay Reef
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Cape Tribulation
Coral Sea
N
St Crispin Reef
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Undine Reef
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Rudder Reef
Opal Reef
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Cape Kimberley
L
30
Upolo Cay
Wangetti Beach
Ellis Beach
Double Island
Middle Cay
km
40
0 km
3.7 km
Arlington Reef
II.I km
Palm Cove
Map reproduced to scale.
20
Michaelmas Cay
Turtle Cove
Scenic Coach Drive
10
F
Yule Point
Pebbly Beach
Oak Beach
Great Barrier Reef
Marine Park
L
Hastings Reef
Four Mile Beach
Your Quicksilver cruise
takes you into Australia’s
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Saxon Reef
Port Douglas
Mossman
Gorge
Norman
Reef
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Batt Reef
S
Low Isles
Newell Beach
Mossman
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Tongue
Reef
Snapper
Island
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E
Daintree
Daintree
River
I8.5 km
Green Island
Clifton Beach
26 km
Kewarra Beach
Trinity Beach
33.4 km
Yorkeys Knob
Thetford Reef
Holloways Beach
Cairns
International
Airport
Cairns
Flynn Reef
Moore Reef
Fitzroy Island
Sudbury Reef
Milnn Reef
Pellowe Reef
OUTER BARRIER REEF ACTIVITY PLATFORMS
Quicksilver & Great Adventures
Australia’s multi-award winning reef cruise operations provide the ultimate way to see
the reef in absolute comfort.
Who for? From non-swimmers and snorkellers, to introductory and experienced divers
seeking the widest choice of reef experiences.
ISLANDS
Low Isles & Green Island
Low Isles: Quicksilver’s luxury sailing catamaran, Wavedancer, offers the fun and romance
of island sailing to Low Isles.
Who for? Couples or families looking for island relaxation with snorkelling from the beach.
Green Island: Fast catamaran cruise with Great Adventures to Green Island for a unique reef
and rainforest experience on the Great Barrier Reef.
Who for? Visitors wanting a choice of adventurous activities or relaxation.
DAY DIVE & SNORKEL ADVENTURE
Silversonic & Silverswift
Designed for adventure, offering the chance to experience the thrill of diving and snorkelling.
Who for? From experienced to beginner divers, snorkellers also welcome.
DIVE LIVEABOARD & LEARN TO DIVE
Pro Dive Cairns
For the ultimate reef adventure, join the premier liveaboard dive trip operator, Pro Dive Cairns.
Learn to dive and continuing dive education in our purpose built facility.
LEARN TO DIVE & ADVANCED TRAINING
Quicksilver Dive
Learning to dive with Quicksilver Diving Services adds a different dimension to your life experience.
LUXURY RESORT
Green Island Resort
Romance, indulgence and luxury accommodation. Green Island Resort is 5 Star luxury
on the Great Barrier Reef.
HELICOPTER
Scenic Helicopter Flights
See the reef and rainforest from a whole new perspective with a scenic helicopter flight.
With spectacular
Outer Barrier Reef and
island destinations,
adventurous day dive
and snorkel excursions,
premier liveaboard dive
boat experiences, scuba
dive courses and a five
star island resort, the
Quicksilver Group of
Companies is more than
ever, the Great Barrier
Reef. Let a Quicksilver
experience engage your
senses and lift your
spirits. We look forward
to sharing this special
place with you.
Why the Quicksilver Group?
• The best! Australia’s most awarded day cruise reef operator!
• T he most expansive range of Great Barrier Reef experiences and activities - including Reef and Island destinations.
Enjoy spacious outer reef platforms.
• T he best sites! With a multitude of sites on the Great Barrier Reef,
many exclusive, we offer the very best of the reef.
• C lear, outer reef water every day! Quicksilver was the first company
to visit the outer reef daily so we chose the very best location!
We offer the only reef activity platforms on the Outer Barrier Reef;
on the magnificent Agincourt Ribbon Reefs at the very edge of the
Great Barrier Reef and at Norman Reef.
• C hoose how you see the reef. Ideal for everyone, whether you
want to get wet and swim with the fish – or stay dry and get a diver’s
view from our semi-submersibles! The Quicksilver Group has an
experience suited to you.
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elax in comfort. Whether you choose a fast catamaran cruise aboard our
flagship wavepiercing catamarans, luxury sailing adventure, or liveaboard
reef experience, our fleet of modern purpose-built vessels are designed
for comfort, excitement and smooth sailing.
Discover the reef with a Marine Biologist.
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elp protect the reef. By visiting this World Heritage listed Marine
Park and seeing first hand why this incredible ecosystem needs to
be protected, we hope you become ambassadors for the long term
preservation of the reef.
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iscover and learn. Our friendly and dedicated crew would like to share
their love and knowledge of the reef with you!
Swift, smooth Wavepiercer
Enjoy your day in your own way and your own time.
Quicksilver - Overview
Clear, outer reef water every day.
Quicksilver
View coral from a semi-submersible
Outer Barrier Reef
Sumptuous hot and cold tropical buffet lunch
Great Adventures
Underwater observatory
Scuba Doo underwater scooter
OUTER BARRIER REEF
Quicksilver is the landmark reef experience and offers two exceptional Outer Barrier Reef sites,
setting the standard for all. The coral gardens and marine life diversity at these sites are amongst
the best on the Great Barrier Reef. All products are Advanced Ecotourism accredited.
QUICKSILVER - AGINCOURT RIBBON REEF
GREAT ADVENTURES - NORMAN REEF
• Quicksilver’s sleek wavepiercing catamarans take visitors to
the spacious activity platforms moored in sheltered lagoons
at Agincourt Reef, a ribbon reef, at the outer edge of the
Great Barrier Reef.
• Cruise to our modern multi-level platform at
Norman Reef on the spectacular outer reaches of
the Great Barrier Reef with Great Adventures.
• Wheelchair accessible water-powered lift available.
• The only place where you can mail a postcard from the reef
with its own unique stamp.
• Explore our coastline. If you’re travelling from Cairns or Palm Cove
to Port Douglas, you can see one of the most spectacular scenic
coastlines in Australia by luxury coach with commentary.
Departs daily from Port Douglas.
Coach transfers available from Port Douglas,
Northern Beaches and Cairns.
• Snorkel directly off the platform, dive from a
semi-submerged platform or relax on the sundeck.
• Spacious, air-conditioned state-of-the-art
semi-submersible.
• Option to include a two hour Green Island stopover.
• Learn about the wonders of the reef with an eco guide in
the interpretive underwater observatory.
D
eparts daily from Cairns.
Coach transfers available from Cairns
and Northern Beaches.
Subject to weather or unforeseen circumstances, we reserve
the right to visit other sites.
Outer Barrier Reef Cruises include:
• Activities for swimmers and non-swimmers with snorkelling, semi-submersible, underwater observatory and reef education.
• Qualified snorkelling safety officers assist and supervise in-water activities.
• Hot and cold tropical buffet lunch with seafood, morning and afternoon tea.
• Optional activities include introductory and certified scuba diving, guided snorkelling tours, Oceanwalker helmet diving (Agincourt),
Scuba-Doo underwater scooter (Norman Reef) and scenic helicopter flights.
Outer Barrier Reef
• Marine biologist presentations.
Low Isles
Wavedancer luxury sailing catamaran
Islands > Low Isles & Green Island
Perfect for the whole family
Green Island
Explore Green Island
Glass bottom boat coral viewing
ISLANDS
Two beautiful Great Barrier Reef islands, Green Island and Low Isles, are ideal destinations to enjoy and
appreciate this world heritage environment. Both islands also share a common history in being named by
Captain James Cook in 1770. Visitors have the choice of fast catamaran to Green Island or luxury sailing boat
to Low Isles to experience these beautiful tropical islands. All products are Advanced Ecotourism accredited.
LOW ISLES - WAVEDANCER
GREEN ISLAND - GREAT ADVENTURES
• Sail to an idyllic, unspoilt Great Barrier Reef island on the
30 metre luxury sailing catamaran, Wavedancer, offering
the excitement and romance of big ship sailing under warm,
tropical skies.
• A national park, Green Island is home to over 120 native plant
species, colourful bird life, and surrounded by coral gardens and
abundant marine life to explore. It’s the only coral cay on the
Great Barrier Reef with a rainforest.
• Wavedancer moors in the calm, translucent waters of Low Isles’
picturesque lagoon, where a host of reef activities await and
visitor numbers are limited.
• Choice of 3 Green Island packages operated by Great Adventures,
with option of lunch inclusions.
• Qualified snorkelling safety officers assist and supervise
in-water activities.
• Enjoy a guided beach walk with a marine biologist.
• Take a guided snorkelling tour with a marine biologist over
a variety of corals and see a turtle!
• Relax on the beach under a thatched umbrella.
• Swim in the crystal clear waters surrounding the island.
• Introductory diving is available as an optional activity.
• Tropical buffet lunch, morning and afternoon tea.
Departs daily from Port Douglas.
Coach transfers available from Port Douglas,
Northern Beaches and Cairns.
• 45 minute fast catamaran ride from Cairns with 3 departure
times daily.
• All Green Island packages include a self guided eco walk, access
to the island swimming pool and tea or coffee prior to departure
from Cairns.
• Discover the wonders of the reef with an informative glass
bottom boat tour, included or optional in all packages.
• Swim, snorkel or relax on the white coral sand beaches.
• Well appointed day visitor facilities. Enjoy a hot and cold buffet
lunch or a refreshment by the island swimming pool.
• Large choice of optional activities includes introductory and
certified diving, boat snorkel trip, Seawalker helmet diving,
parasailing, scenic helicopter flights and Marineland Melanesia
Aquarium & Crocodile Habitat.
Departs daily from Cairns with the choice of three times.
Coach transfers available from Cairns and Northern Beaches.
Islands
• Discover the mysteries of marine life while snorkelling or
glass bottom boat viewing.
Silversonic
Easy access to the water
The Silver Series > Dive & Snorkel
Introductory & certified diving
Silverswift
Sumptuous hot and cold tropicl buffet lunch
Exclusive Dive and Snorkel Sites
THE SILVER SERIES > DIVE & SNORKEL ADVENTURE
SILVERSONIC – PORT DOUGLAS
SILVERSWIFT - CAIRNS
Silversonic lets you explore stunning outer edge reef locations at
Agincourt Reef in superb style and comfort. You’ll have access to
3 different and exclusive sites and over 5 hours to explore the
delights of this underwater world.
Silverswift is ready to whisk you away to explore 3 spectacular
Outer Barrier Reef sites at Flynn, Pellowe, Milln and/or Thetford
Reefs to dive and snorkel amongst beautiful underwater gardens
and vibrantly coloured marine creatures.
• The only vessel in Port Douglas with a state-of-the-art ride control
system ensures a super smooth journey, even when travelling at
speeds up to 32 knots.
• The only vessel in Cairns with a state-of-the-art ride control
system, ensuring a smooth and comfortable journey at speeds
of up to 32 knots.
• Large hydraulic platform lowers into the water for easy access.
• The fastest dive and snorkel trip from Cairns - 60 minutes
to the reef.
• Exclusive dive and snorkel sites.
• Hot freshwater showers, change rooms, air conditioned lounge
and licensed bar.
• Only Cairns dive and snorkel trip to visit 3 sites daily.
Departs daily from Port Douglas.
• Hot freshwater showers, change rooms, air conditioned lounge
and licensed bar.
Coach transfers available from Port Douglas,
Northern Beaches and Cairns.
• Large hydraulic platform lowers into the water for easy access.
Departs daily from Cairns.
Coach transfers available from Cairns and Northern Beaches.
The Silver Series cruises include:
• 3 reef sites visited daily to enjoy unlimited snorkelling and up to 3 certified and introductory dives.
• 5 hours at the reef to enjoy water activities.
• Free snorkel tour with a reef guide.
• All dive and snorkel equipment provided.
• Hot and cold tropical buffet lunch, and morning and afternoon teas.
• Supervision by qualified snorkelling safety officers.
The Silver Series > Dive & Snorkel Adventure
Perfect for small groups of adventure-minded people, the Silver Series’ ultra-modern sisterships, Silverswift and
Silversonic, are 29 metre luxury catamarans custom designed for the thrill of diving and snorkelling. All reef sites
are chosen for visual impact and ecological diversity – and the challenge of discovery!
Learn to dive in the safety of a pool
Liveaboard Adventures | Learn To Dive
Exclusive dive sites
Enjoy the beauty of our underwater world
Go on to achieve higher qualifications
LIVEABOARD DIVE ADVENTURES
LEARN TO DIVE
PRO DIVE CAIRNS
3 Day / 2 Night Liveaboard Dive Adventures
Pro Dive Cairns and Quicksilver Dive offer a complete range of
internationally recognised PADI courses, enabling you to dive anywhere
in the world. Open water training dives are conducted on the
Great Barrier Reef - a truly spectacular and unique place to learn!
Pro Dive Cairns is the premier liveaboard outer reef dive trip
operator. Experience the reef with a unique adventure to remember
– a 3 day/2 night liveaboard trip.
PRO DIVE CAIRNS
• 3 premier multi-million dollar, purpose built liveaboard dive boats
featuring fully air-conditioned double or twin share accommodation.
• Pro Dive Cairns’ popular 5 Day PADI dive course offers the adventure
of staying out on the reef for 3 days and 2 nights.
• Maximum 32 passengers on board.
• 2 days pool and theory followed by 3 exciting days on the reef on
one of Pro Dive’s liveaboard dive boats. (refer to 3 day/2 night trip
for inclusions).
• 16 exclusive reef sites - some of the most spectacular dive
locations on the reef, ensure the very best diving.
• All dive and snorkelling equipment, including a personal
underwater dive computer.
• Accommodation transfers (Cairns and Northern Beaches)
• Purpose built diver training centre featuring a heated 4 metre deep
pool for year round diving comfort.
• English courses start everyday except Sunday, German courses start
Tuesday and Friday, Japanese courses start Monday and Thursday.
• Guided orientation dive and night dives.
QUICKSILVER DIVE
• All meals included and bed linen.
Specialists in personal Learn to Dive and Advanced Diver Training
• Optional extras include PADI Advanced and Specialty Courses,
and introductory dives.
• Personalised learn to dive courses are available on request at our PADI 5
star training facility. (Subject to availability - minimum 2 pax).
• Liveaboard trips depart everyday, except Tuesday.
• Divemaster Instructor training courses on the Great Barrier Reef include
free PADI Instructor tuition costs and three month paid contracts.
Liveaboard Passengers: Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers.
Some medical conditions may prevent you from diving.
• Instructor training open to PADI Divemasters/SSI Dive Controllers or
equivalent with four programs per year (Mar, Jun, Sept and Dec).
• PADI EFR & specialty instructor courses available.
A dive medical in accordance with Australian Standard AS4005.1 is required by law to learn to dive
in Queensland. Some medical conditions, age and swimming ability may prevent you from diving.
Liveaboard Adventures | Learn To Dive
• Up to 11 certified dives – including 9 day and 2 night dives.
5 Day PADI “Open Water” Learn to Dive Course
Green Island Resort
Specialty beach dining at sunset
Green Island Resort | Helicopter Flights
Luxurious Reef Suite
Helicopter Flights
Exclusive options available
Fly over rainforest on the way to the reef.
GREEN ISLAND RESORT
SCENIC HELICOPTER FLIGHTS
GREEN ISLAND RESORT
HELICOPTERS
Luxury on the Great Barrier Reef
Scenic Helicopter Flights
Nestled amongst the rainforest and secluded from the day visitor facilities,
Green Island Resort offers a unique blend of luxurious accommodation
and unparalleled access to the magnificent Great Barrier Reef, lush rainforest,
and a spectacular array of bird and marine life. The resort has achieved
international recognition as one of the most environmentally sensitive tourist
developments in the world. Advanced Ecotourism accredited.
Experience nature’s finest from an entirely new perspective.
A 10 minute spectacular scenic helicopter flight showcases
the breathtaking beauty and awesome size of one of the
Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
• Award winning restaurant where the menu changes daily.
• Award winning Day Spa with treatments also available in guest suites
or rainforest pool setting.
• With informative commentary, experienced pilots fly visitors
over opal blue reef lagoons, vast coral formations and
fantastic patterns at the reef’s outer edge, often spotting
turtles, rays and large schools of fish.
• Speak to the pilot through an inflight headset.
• Private guest pool.
• Bring a camera to capture your bird’s eye view of this
Great Barrier Reef perspective not to be missed.
• Wheelchair access.
• Full safety briefing prior to flight.
• House guests enjoy a variety of free activities including use of snorkelling and
non-motorised beach equipment, windsurfing lessons, rainforest and guided
evening nature walks, glass bottom boat tours, daily fish feeding and entry to
the world’s first underwater observatory.
• Fly/cruise, or cruise/fly options are available from Cairns,
Port Douglas and Green Island to and from any of our
Great Barrier Reef activity platforms.
• As a popular day visitor island, house guests benefit from a wide range of optional
activities. Includes Great Barrier Reef day tours, introductory and certified diving,
snorkel trips, helmet diving, parasailing and scenic helicopter flights.
• Return catamaran transfers ex Cairns included in room rates.
Optional helicopter and seaplane transfers available on request.
• Designer Day Packages are available including reef,
rainforest and outback.
Luxury Resort | Helicopters
• 46 air-conditioned suites, featuring aromatic timbers and private balconies
with rainforest or pool views.
• Fly 150 metres above the spectacular Great Barrier Reef.
Q U I C K S I LV E R
PO Box 171 Port Douglas
Qld 4877 Australia
P: (61 7) 4087 2100
F: (61 7) 4099 5525
E: reservations@quicksilver-cruises.com
PO Box 898 Cairns
Qld 4870 Australia
P: (61 7) 4044 9944
F: (61 7) 4044 9955
E: res@greatadventures.com.au
G R O U P
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C O M PA N I E S
PO Box 228 Port Douglas
Qld 4877 Australia
P: (61 7) 4087 2100
F: (61 7) 4099 5525
E:reservations@quicksilver-cruises.com
PO Box 551 Cairns
Qld 4870 Australia
P: (61 7) 4031 5255
F: (61 7) 4051 9955
E: info@prodivecairns.com
F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n v i s i t w w w. q u i c k s i l v e r g r o u p . c o m . a u
Ultimately, Quicksilver would like all of its guests to leave our
region as ambassadors for reef protection and preservation.
PO Box 898 Cairns
Qld 4870 Australia
P: (61 7) 4031 3300
F: (61 7) 4052 1511
E: res@greenislandresort.com.au